assignment 2 clinical and forensic assessment

Tasks:

Using resources from professional literature, explore the concepts of clinical and forensic assessments (professional literature may include relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions [.edu, .org, and .gov]):

In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:

• The major differences in the purpose of each type of assessment, with particular emphasis on the referral question, goals for the results of the assessment, and the intended audience
• The differences and similarities in the required qualifications of the person conducting each type of assessment
• The differences and similarities in reliance on clinical observation and empirical research when interpreting assessment results
• The differences and similarities in informed consent

All written assignments and responses should follow APA style for citing sources.

Submission Details:

• By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
• Through the end of the module, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.